{"title":"Professor Dan Cassino","description":"\u003cp\u003eProfessor Dan Cassino offers insightful explorations into contemporary social and economic issues, blending rigorous research with accessible analysis. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eBitcoin Bros\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the cultural and political forces shaping modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thought-provoking perspectives that challenge conventional understanding, making complex topics approachable without sacrificing depth. These books serve as valuable resources for those interested in education, current affairs, and social commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bitcoin-bros-by-professor-dan-cassino-9781350508088","title":"Bitcoin Bros","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrypto, NFTs, meme stocks and other digital currency investments are seen as either a transparent Ponzi scheme or the future of finance.\u003c\/strong\u003e But what all of these new ways of investing – and generally losing – money have in common is that they’re almost entirely held by young men. Using survey data and research into cryptocurrency and masculinity, Dan Cassino shows that these novel financial instruments are being embraced less as a way to make money than as a way to shore up threatened masculinities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChanges in how society sees masculinity, and the impossible standards that men feel they need to attain in order to prove their masculinity, can be seen as 'pushing' men towards all sorts of risky behaviours. Young men have turned to digital investments as a way to demonstrate their manhood to themselves and others, trying to find a shortcut to the money and respect they think they deserve, while burning down the structures they think are holding them back. Looking at why they buy these products gives us a glimpse into the online communities these men inhabit, the crisis of masculinity facing young men, and the very real costs these dubious investments have on their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBitcoin Bros\u003c\/em\u003e by Professor Dan Cassino explores these themes, offering insights into the motivations and implications of young men's involvement with digital currencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430165987564,"sku":"9781350508088","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350508088.jpg?v=1774559634"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/professor-dan-cassino.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}